Title: Celebrating David Lynch: A Free Documentary and Family Meditation Event
This week's entertainment world was rocked by the sudden demise of revered filmmaker, David Lynch. As his admirers and collaborators reflect on him, David's family and the Criterion Channel are offering tributes in their unique ways.
For the Criterion, this means making the critically acclaimed documentary, "David Lynch: The Art Life," freely accessible for streaming in the US through January 31, subscription or no subscription required. This 2016 documentary delves into Lynch's life, from his childhood and time spent as an art school painter to his debut film, "Eraserhead" in 1977. Criterion subscribers can further immerse themselves in Lynch's work with available films like "Eraserhead," "Inland Empire," and "Lost Highway," along with related documentaries, behind-the-scenes footage, and in-depth interviews with the director and his collaborators. Explore the Criterion's Lynch playlist here.
David's children - Jennifer, Austin, Riley, and Luna - are inviting fans to join them in a worldwide 10-minute group meditation at 12 PM PT on January 20, which would have been his 79th birthday. The children describe this as an opportunity to celebrate their father's legacy, expressing that he was a beacon of creativity, love, and peace. They encourage the worldwide community to come together and spread peace and love, and to reflect on positivity during this time.
For those in the LA area, the Bob's Big Boy diner is an evocative place to remember David Lynch. Reportedly, Lynch would visit daily at 2:30 PM for seven years, an occasion where he shared lunch with directors such as John Waters, and engaged in brainstorming sessions with future "Twin Peaks" stars like Laura Dern and Kyle MacLachlan. After news of his passing, the Burbank location has seen a surge of visitors, with the five-foot Big Boy statue acting as an altar adorned with messages and pictures from his admirers.
If you're seeking a way to honor or immerse yourself in David Lynch's art and life, these opportunities are available to you, whether you're at home or in LA.
[Source: the Hollywood Reporter]
[1] "David Lynch: The Art Life" available for free until January 31, 2025[2] "David Lynch: The Art Life" is also available with a Criterion Channel subscription[5] "David Lynch: The Art Life" is only available to stream for free with a Criterion Channel subscription outside the US, but is free to any viewer within the US until January 31, 2025.
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In the realm of technology and online entertainment, the Criterion Channel is offering a unique tribute to David Lynch by making his critically acclaimed documentary, "David Lynch: The Art Life," freely accessible for streaming in the US until January 31, regardless of subscription status. As we look towards the future of movie appreciation, this virtual tribute allows us to delve deeper into Lynch's life and work, as his influence continues to be celebrated on platforms like io9.
